In Surviving the Storm, Young tells his story with raw honesty. He takes readers back to the moments that shaped him-natural disaster, deep poverty, family struggle, and the quiet, lasting damage left behind when stability is never guaranteed. What unfolds is not just a story of hardship, but one of endurance: a boy growing up too fast in a world that offered little shelter.This is not a story where everything is easily made right. It's a real account of pain, truth, and the fight ...

Somewhere between the twisted worlds of TimBurton and the bouncing meters of Dr. Seuss,you'll find the upside-down town of Nottingswood.Having cast out the majestic Guardian who wasonce their protector, the people of Nottingswoodbuilt the Great Wall to block out the sun. Now,holed up in their houses, Nottingsfolk are contentto let their town decay into a colorless wasteland.Until one day...A curious cry from the center of to...

Over a three-decade period that began in 1919, Oscar Micheaux wrote, directed, edited, produced and distributed over forty films nationally and internationally. These films usually featured all-Black casts. They spanned a silent film period (1919-1930)and a talkie period (sound films) (1931-1948). Given such a background and the period in American history into which he was born, Micheaux's achievements were extraordinary and his legacy is a study of survival, persistence, and bold determin...

What do you do when the monsters are real?Legend spoke of people unafraid of pain; the ones gloried in war and death. Indescriminate killers, they fought past the point when most men would be dead.Unstoppable, they terrorized the lands until at last they were wiped out in the Great Wars. Or so the world wished to believe. On the cusp of transition, Ondar braces for a return to the horrors of the past, even as new heroes emerge to protect the most innocent among them.

Over a three-decade period that began in 1919, Oscar Micheaux wrote, directed, edited, produced and distributed over forty films nationally and internationally. These films usually featured all-Black casts. They spanned a silent film period (1919-1930)and a talkie period (sound films) (1931-1948).The book features a commentary by actor/producer Ossie Davis and was reviewed by Dr. Maya Angelou.

BaalBy: Colville Young Jr., M.Ed., M.B.EWalter Moore lives a rather un-extraordinary life; he is a math teacher in a quiet town whose favorite pastime activity is tending to his garden. After the death of his controlling father, Walter decides it is time for a change. He takes time off from his job, reconnects with some old friends, and even agrees to attend a swanky art exhibition opening, at the behest of his good friend Jennifer.Shortly after Walter’s evening out...

While there is considerable information on job opportunities and employment patterns, or lack thereof, for African Americans in the new economy, there is virtually no information on how African Americans view the world of work and how they attempt to navigate that world. From the Edge of the Ghetto examines how one group of African Americans conceptualizes the world of work, including the types of jobs that may be available and the skills and talents needed to find and do such jobs. Based ...

My book is a collection of poems which speak about a myriad of topics. The book talks about subjects in which everyone has their own grounded opinions. My book brings new facts to some and radical inferences to others. The book speaks of basic improvement in the black condition without being racist toward others. In addition, I talk about conditions that are common not only to blacks, but all people. For example, I speak of blueprints for good and bad relationships. The book is to arouse y...

This collection explores the dynamics of the modern, middle-class American family and its near-constant state of transition. The editors introduce the book by situating it within the context of work, family, and ethnographic research on middle-class families in the United States. Emerging and established scholars contributed chapters based on their original field research, following each chapter with a personal reflection on doing field work. The volume concludes with an original essay by ...

Beginning with an affirmation of the sacred nature of marriage, this booklet explains why the Church understands marriage to be a holy union that cannot be dissolved. Bible references are also provided to show that God intends the marriage bond to be permanent and exclusive. After discussing the holy and enduring character of marriage, a series of questions and answers explores the issues that surround marriage annulments. Dealing with topics ranging from applying for an annulment to abusi...

This is a comprehensive, practical, densely illustrated diagnostic and therapeutic guide for all geriatric dermatology providers. The book comprises 50 chapters and over 600 color photographs on topics ranging from common conditions such as basal cell carcinoma, rosacea, and seborrheic dermatitis to unusual conditions such as angiosarcoma, dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans, and porphyria cutanea tarda.Sections include:- Inflammatory conditions (including contact dermatitis, a...

Imaging in Endocrinology will provide endocrinologists and radiologists of all levels with an outstanding diagnostic imaging atlas to aid them in the diagnosis and management of all the major endocrine diseases they are likely to encounter.In full colour throughout, the 300 high-quality images consist of CT scans, MRI, NMR and histopathology slides, and are arranged by each specific endocrine condition, resulting in a visually outstanding and easily accessible tool that guides the ...